Why does carrot cake have pineapple?

It’s a tenderizer. Pineapple is a fruit that actually tenderizes. Enzymes found in pineapple (and kiwis and papayas, too) actually break down proteins, which in the case of carrot cake, results in a more moist cake.

Why is my carrot cake not moist?

The ratio of wet to dry ingredients determines a cake’s moisture level. If there’s simply too much flour and not enough butter, a cake will taste dry. On the other hand, if there’s too much milk and not enough flour, a cake will taste too wet. See my carrot cake and pumpkin cake.

Can I use crushed pineapple instead of applesauce?

Crushed pineapple: I usually stick with unsweetened applesauce in my carrot cake to add moisture and not make it greasy with too much oil. For this cake, I swapped out the applesauce for a can of crushed pineapple and it worked perfectly. Not only does it add more flavor, but it also adds more moisture to the cake.

Can I use pineapple chunks instead of crushed pineapple?

Take those freshly cut pineapple rings and chunks and instead of buying canned crushed pineapple, make your own! So simple to do and and doesn’t get any fresher!

What fruit can substitute for pineapple?

Green apples: Apples are both sweet and tart, similar to the pineapple. And although the texture and flavors are a bit different, apples are a great pineapple substitute. Oranges (or juice): Providing the citrusy, sweet, and tart flavors, oranges can also replace pineapples.

Can I make crushed pineapple out of pineapple tidbits?

Place 1 cup of chunks in a blender and put it on “chop” setting for 30 seconds. Pour out the crushed pineapple into a separate bowl. Repeat this step until all of the pineapple is chopped.

What is the best carrot cake recipe?

In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

How many carrots do you need for a carrot cake?

Freshly Shredded Carrots: My #1 tip for carrot cakes is to shred whole carrots at home. Do not use packaged pre-shredded carrots because they are hard and dry. You need about 4 large carrots for this recipe. And when you grate them, you’ll notice how wet they are. That is PRIME moisture for your baked cake and you don’t want to skip it!

What is the best icing for carrot cake?

Cream cheese frosting is the absolute best frosting for carrot cake. The slight tang of cream cheese frosting compliments this spiced carrot cake perfectly. I like my cream cheese frosting to be heavy on the cream cheese and not overly sweet.

How do you make a moist carrot cake?

How to Make Incredibly Moist and Easy Traditional Carrot Cake | Recipe: In a bowl add 2.5 cups of cake flour, baking soda and baking powder both a tsp, cumin powder and salt as hinted above. Then mix the grated carrots in it. Beat about 3 eggs and mix them in it. Add sugar and brown sugar1.5 cups and ¼ cups respectively.